Vermont State Police say a 26-year-old man was arrested on an active warrant on April 23, 2026, in Highgate, Vermont. Austin Robtoy was located at a residence on Thornton Drive after authorities received a tip regarding his whereabouts.
According to the report, as police approached the home, Robtoy attempted to flee through a window but was subsequently apprehended. He was taken into custody and transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans, where he is being held on a $1,000 bail. Robtoy faces multiple charges related to the warrant, including felony unlawful mischief, several counts of violation of probation, and misdemeanor assault and petit larceny.
Robtoy has been issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on April 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The charges he faces are allegations at this stage, and further developments may alter court dates and legal circumstances as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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